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FTC Offers Tax Identity Theft Awareness Workshops

Thursday, January 25, 2018 6:45 AM

Protect yourself against tax identity theft

It’s tax season, and tax identity thieves are eager to claim your members' tax refunds as their own. Find out how to stop them during Tax Identity Theft Awareness Week, Jan. 29-Feb. 2.

The FTC and its partners are hosting free webinars and Twitter chats to talk about tax identity theft, how to your reduce risk, and what to do if it happens to you or your members. Visit ftc.gov/taxidentitytheft to learn how to participate. Here’s what’s on tap:

Jan. 31, 1 p.m. EST — The FTC, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration discuss tax identity theft, IRS imposter scams, and what to do if you become a victim. This is a closed webinar for Veterans Administration employees, patients, and contractors.